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4 Expert-Level Colorado Trail Running Loops

With high-elevation, technical terrain, even the most veteran runners find these routes challenging. If you’re not ready for that, use the following breathtaking loops as motivation to train, and train some more, until you are.

Trail Running Etiquette 101

How to deal with mountain bikers, when you shouldn’t run, and where you can volunteer to maintain your favorite singletrack: Here are the unwritten rules of the trail you need to know.

The Best Trail Running Routes in Boulder

Boulder is a trail runner’s paradise, with gorgeous terrain and well-maintained paths that range from a forested loop that gains just 429 feet to a 13.8-mile route that takes you all the way from Chautauqua Park to Eldorado Canyon.

The Best Trail Running Routes in Golden

Head over to Golden to cruise atop a mesa, dash through a forest of fairy-tale pines, or test your trail running skills on a route with rocky outcroppings.

The Best Trail Running Routes in West Denver

From a gently sloping three-miler to a climb with almost 2,000 feet of vertical gain, these routes near the city are ideal for pre- or post-workday trail runs.

The Benefits of a Women-Only Mountain Bike Experience

No matter your gender identity, getting out on a mountain bike can be life changing. But here’s why an all-women environment can be particularly beneficial for ladies—and local organizations that provide spaces to do so.

Should You Exercise Outside Today?

A new study shows that high levels of air pollution can negate the cardiovascular benefits of a good workout. We asked a doctor about the other health risks—and how to protect yourself.

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